There is no such thing as “illegal occupation” There is a criminal offence of squatting in a residential building in SOME circumstances. If the occupier can show that you gave permission to enter pending a check, then it is NOT...
Apols a typo - should be “not” I’m happy to differ. I would add only that for many landlords (and I do not attribute this attitude to you), being “part of the solution” means being allowed to do whatever they...
My reply is not aggressive. Honesty about your assertion about the cause of homeless is not aggressive. Please do not mistake the two. It’s my role to provide solutions. Landlords must make their own choices. They are not “driven” to...
Nonsense. Homeless is the consequence of failed Govt policy. Of successive Govts. Not because of attacks on landlords. Landlords are not the victims here. If landlords want to persuade people, casting themselves as victims will not work. The sector is...
Of course, campaign away. But let’s not pretend that this anger is because it will be bad for tenants and the Govt Be honest. You have a perfect right to campaign in your own interest, but that’s what it is....
Adverse possession changed in 2002. So in most cases 12 years is now irrelevant. Unless can prove 12 years complete before 13 Oct 2003, this route is closed There was a possible route under the new law (after 2003), but...
Perhaps the buyer will be willing to complete without the sign off? Then take out insurance to guarantee the buyer rather than the leaseholder Else they have a ransom and seem unwilling actually to agree on any terms …?
Reply to the comment left by John Dace at 16/10/2021 - 10:02If “their own agendas” means - lenders protecting their security - courts making sure tenants (and landlords) behave reasonably and fairly - councils making sure that premises are safe...
Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 13/10/2021 - 16:35Sorry if I was unclear. I did not mean to ignore the contact from lender. I meant find out what they want by reason of the contact. Sometimes, the...
A related point. It does seem that you are in breach of your mortgage conditions - but the real point is what are they going to do about it. It’s not a criminal offence to be in breach of a...
I know most landlords are considerate and helpful. So I’m not generalising. But some are really picky: rent a day late; two marks on the wall; small stain on a carpet tile, garden not immaculate and so on. And then,...
Hi Whether the tenant is physically one person or physically many, “the tenant” must be able to possess exclusively all of the property. So, if part of the property (ie a room) is not ready for possession, the landlord has...
Re the points about criminal damage and painting. No doubt technically correct, but why would you do that? Every property lawyer knows that boundary disputes are where no one (but the lawyer) wins. Be firm and gentle.
It is always self-defeating to get angry and play tit for tat. Don’t stoop to the neighbours level. Aggressive “counter measures” usually are like petrol on a fire. Of course, some people are just unable to compromise or behave decently....
Reply to the comment left by Paul Chetwyn at 27/07/2021 - 09:16There is no law that requires the “good” side of a fence to be shown to person not responsible for the fence. That’s a myth.
Just FYI - the land registry do operate an alert by email service - if you have registered for it. They say - “Property Alert is an award winning free property monitoring service aimed at anyone who feels a registered...
Just FYI - the land registry do operate an alert by email service - if you have registered for it. They say - “Property Alert is an award winning free property monitoring service aimed at anyone who feels a registered...
30th December 2023, 2 years ago
There is no such thing as “illegal occupation” There is a criminal offence of squatting in a residential building in SOME circumstances. If the occupier can show that you gave permission to enter pending a check, then it is NOT...
Read More →30th September 2022, 4 years ago
Apols a typo - should be “not” I’m happy to differ. I would add only that for many landlords (and I do not attribute this attitude to you), being “part of the solution” means being allowed to do whatever they...
Read More →30th September 2022, 4 years ago
My reply is not aggressive. Honesty about your assertion about the cause of homeless is not aggressive. Please do not mistake the two. It’s my role to provide solutions. Landlords must make their own choices. They are not “driven” to...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Price at 30/09/2022 - 12:48
Nonsense. Homeless is the consequence of failed Govt policy. Of successive Govts. Not because of attacks on landlords. Landlords are not the victims here. If landlords want to persuade people, casting themselves as victims will not work. The sector is...
Read More →30th September 2022, 4 years ago
Of course, campaign away. But let’s not pretend that this anger is because it will be bad for tenants and the Govt Be honest. You have a perfect right to campaign in your own interest, but that’s what it is....
Read More →23rd December 2021, 4 years ago
Just some tactical advice. Reference to “feral children” is not going to help you. Especially as many claimant’s solicitors read these blogs
Read More →18th December 2021, 4 years ago
Adverse possession changed in 2002. So in most cases 12 years is now irrelevant. Unless can prove 12 years complete before 13 Oct 2003, this route is closed There was a possible route under the new law (after 2003), but...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Tim Rogers at 17/12/2021 - 11:57
Reply to the comment left by Tim Rogers at 17/12/2021 - 11:57Alas. No longer.
Read More →17th December 2021, 4 years ago
Perhaps the buyer will be willing to complete without the sign off? Then take out insurance to guarantee the buyer rather than the leaseholder Else they have a ransom and seem unwilling actually to agree on any terms …?
Read More →Reply to comment left by Graham Bowcock at 18/10/2021 - 13:43
Reply to the comment left by Graham Bowcock at 18/10/2021 - 13:43I also agree. And force majeure is not a defence.
Read More →Reply to comment left by John Dace at 16/10/2021 - 10:02
Reply to the comment left by John Dace at 16/10/2021 - 10:02If “their own agendas” means - lenders protecting their security - courts making sure tenants (and landlords) behave reasonably and fairly - councils making sure that premises are safe...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ian Narbeth at 13/10/2021 - 16:35
Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 13/10/2021 - 16:35Sorry if I was unclear. I did not mean to ignore the contact from lender. I meant find out what they want by reason of the contact. Sometimes, the...
Read More →12th October 2021, 4 years ago
A related point. It does seem that you are in breach of your mortgage conditions - but the real point is what are they going to do about it. It’s not a criminal offence to be in breach of a...
Read More →6th September 2021, 5 years ago
I know most landlords are considerate and helpful. So I’m not generalising. But some are really picky: rent a day late; two marks on the wall; small stain on a carpet tile, garden not immaculate and so on. And then,...
Read More →6th September 2021, 5 years ago
Hi Whether the tenant is physically one person or physically many, “the tenant” must be able to possess exclusively all of the property. So, if part of the property (ie a room) is not ready for possession, the landlord has...
Read More →31st July 2021, 5 years ago
Re the points about criminal damage and painting. No doubt technically correct, but why would you do that? Every property lawyer knows that boundary disputes are where no one (but the lawyer) wins. Be firm and gentle.
Read More →27th July 2021, 5 years ago
It is always self-defeating to get angry and play tit for tat. Don’t stoop to the neighbours level. Aggressive “counter measures” usually are like petrol on a fire. Of course, some people are just unable to compromise or behave decently....
Read More →Reply to comment left by Paul Chetwyn at 27/07/2021 - 09:16
Reply to the comment left by Paul Chetwyn at 27/07/2021 - 09:16There is no law that requires the “good” side of a fence to be shown to person not responsible for the fence. That’s a myth.
Read More →30th April 2021, 5 years ago
Just FYI - the land registry do operate an alert by email service - if you have registered for it. They say - “Property Alert is an award winning free property monitoring service aimed at anyone who feels a registered...
Read More →30th April 2021, 5 years ago
Just FYI - the land registry do operate an alert by email service - if you have registered for it. They say - “Property Alert is an award winning free property monitoring service aimed at anyone who feels a registered...
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